Ms. Helga Anneliese Zengerling
Jun 16, 2017
Helga Anneliese Zengerling, 74, transitioned into her heavenly Father's arms on June 16, 2017, at Palmetto Richland Hospital, Columbia, S.C. Helga was born on January 22, 1943 in Trier, Germany, a daughter of the late Peter Albert and Maria Sophie Wettels Zengerling. She moved to the United States in 1961 and became a citizen in 1971. For most of her...
Mr. William J "Bill" Riley
Jun 15, 2017
William J. "Bill" Riley, 91, died at his home June 15, 2017, after an extended illness. He was the devoted husband of Dorothy Hollis Riley. They were married for 61 wonderful years! A lifelong resident of Blythewood, S.C., Bill has the distinction of both entering this world and leaving it at the same location: on the beloved family home place....
Mrs. Carolyn B. Hodges
Jun 13, 2017
Carolyn Brown Hodges, 82, of Columbia, died Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Born June 10, 1935, in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Malachi Carl and Eliza Lurline Delk Brown. A former member of Forest Lake Southern Methodist Church, she enjoyed traveling and bus excursions with Capitol Tours. Survivors include her son, Mike Hodges (Julie); granddaughter, Victoria Swinton (Jeff);...
Mrs. Catherine "Cat" Keegan
Jun 12, 2017
Catherine "Cat" Boleyn Keegan, 44, of Blythewood, died unexpectedly, Monday, June 12, 2017. Born January 6, 1973 in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Charles W. "Bill" Boleyn, Sr., and Cathlene O'Hagan Boleyn. Cat worked for USC in the Anthropology/Archaeology Department for 17 years. She was a loving wife, mother, and sister. Survivors include her husband, Eric Keegan;...
Ms. Deborah Joanne Childs
Jun 12, 2017
Deborah Joanne Childs, 66, of Columbia, SC, passed away on June 12, 2017, in Columbia. Her memorial service will be held 4 o'clock, Friday, June 16th in Keenan Chapel of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Marion Street, Columbia, with inurnment in the columbarium. The family will greet friends following the service. The Rev. Canon Robert G. Riegel and The Rev. Charles M....
Mrs. Janet Lynette Sielicki
Jun 12, 2017
Janet Lynette Sielicki, 59, of Lexington, died Monday, June 12, 2017. Born May 6, 1958 in Midlands City, AL she was a daughter of the late Willie Warren Horsley, Sr. and Jewell Catoe Horsley. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will never be forgotten. Survivors include her husband of 29 years, Edward W. Sielicki; children, Cecilia E....
Mrs. Verdie B. Coleman
Jun 11, 2017
Verdie Gay Browning Brown Coleman, 98, died peacefully on Sunday, June 11, at National Health Care Parklane in Columbia, South Carolina. A Memorial Service for Verdie Coleman will be held at Rocky Branch Baptist Church in Woodland, Alabama, on Friday, June 30, at 2:00 pm, followed by a visitation. Rocky Branch Baptist Church is where family members have attended church...
Mr. Jonathan David Idle
Jun 11, 2017
Jonathan David Idle, 20, of Tipp City, died June 11th, 2017 with an undiagnosed heart condition. He was born March 31st, 1997 in Troy, the son of Michael Frank and Jennifer Idle. He attended Montessori schools and graduated from Miami Valley High School in 2015, where he was a member of the tennis, golf, and basketball teams. He was about...
Miss Tilly Nadine Hill
Jun 7, 2017
Miss Tilly Nadine Hill, infant daughter of Alison Reynolds Ellis and James Hill, passed way on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. A graveside service will be held 4 o'clock, Sunday, June 11th at Centerville Cemetery, Ridgeway. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is in charge.
Mrs. Toddie Mcnair
Jun 7, 2017
Claudia Clarke McNair, fondly known as Toddie, beloved wife of E. Chandler McNair, died June 7, 2017, in Columbia, South Carolina. She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family after a 21 month battle with leukemia which she fought with the utmost grace, courage, and determination. Toddie was born on December 23, 1941. She was the only...
Mr. James "Jay" Heyward Mathis Jr.
Jun 6, 2017
James "Jay" Heyward Mathis, Jr., 52, of Columbia, died Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Born in Columbia, he was the son of Anne Mathis and the late James Heyward Mathis. James loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an electrician and handyman. In addition to his mother, survivors include his special companion, Barbara; children, Darryl Love (Chastity),...
Col. James Wallace Emory
Jun 2, 2017
Col. James Wallace Emory, USAF (Ret.), 83, of Columbia, died Friday, June 2, 2017. Born March 21, 1934, in Inman, SC, he was the son of the late Guy Edward and Edna Mae Bryson Emory. Jim approached his death as he lived his life: with dignity, grace and love. After leading a brief toast, he died peacefully surrounded by his...
Mr. Gerald Roland Lee
Jun 1, 2017
Gerald Roland Lee, 91, of Blythewood, South Carolina, passed away on June 1, 2017. Born August 13, 1925 in Henagar, Alabama to the late Carl and Minnie Lee, he was the youngest of nine brothers and sisters. In 1943, he was drafted into the Navy, and then on November 27, 1947, he married his sweetheart, Frances Riley. Together they had...
Mr. Bill Escue
May 31, 2017
George William "Bill" Escue, 83, of Columbia, went home to be with his heavenly Father, May 31, 2017. Born on May 19, 1934, in Augusta, GA, he was a son of the late Robert Barry Escue and Florrie Eaves Escue. Bill was a graduate of Dreher High School and attended Clemson University. He was a veteran of the United States...
Mrs. Edith Lois Kline
May 30, 2017
Edith Lois Kline, 87, of Columbia, formerly of Wayne, NJ, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Born in Scranton, PA on April 5, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Philip and Anna Schwartz Mrs. Kline graduated from the McDowell Institute of Art and was an artist in the fashion industry before raising her two children. She later worked for...
Mr. Arthur E. Wilken Jr.
May 30, 2017
Mr. Arthur E. Wilken, Jr., 86, of West Columbia, died peacefully at home, Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Born June 25, 1930 in Chicago, he was a son of the late Arthur E. and Sarah Evans Wilken. He was a US Army veteran and was married to Beatrice Radelja Wilken. A private family service was held at the residence. Shives Funeral...
Mr. William Dale Menting
May 29, 2017
William Dale Menting, 55, of Fair Play, SC, died May 29, 2017 at WJB Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, SC. Born January 24, 1962 in Inverness, Florida, he was the son of the late Edwin H. Menting and Mary Anglin Menting. Dale was a 1980 graduate of Winter Park High School in Florida. He was a member of the...
Mrs. Barbara White
May 29, 2017
Barbara Wylie White, 76, of Columbia, died peacefully at her home, Monday, May 29, 2017. Born in Columbia on August 19, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Heyward Wylie, Jr and Nellie Kirby Wylie. Mrs. White, a former member of Reformation Lutheran Church, was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She worked at the South Carolina Tax...
Mrs. Hannah Rubin
May 28, 2017
Hannah P. Rubin, of Columbia, the daughter of Ida and Michael Prystowsky, was born on September 23, 1916, in Charleston, SC. She attended Memminger High School where she was president of the senior class as well as valedictorian. She graduated from the College of Charleston in 1938 and was voted "the prettiest girl in her class" (and she was beautiful!)....
Mrs. Lucille Hook
May 28, 2017
Lucille Terry Hook of West Columbia, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 28, 2017. Born June 20, 1920, in Sumter, SC, she was a daughter of the late John and Aline Stewart Terry. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Davis C. Hook, Sr.; a son, Gerald (Jerry) Hook; brothers, John M. Terry,...
